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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/21/24

Applications Due11/04/24

Vacancy ID170133

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 5-Biology - 12329

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade31

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $127433 to $155130 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Wadsworth Center/ Director's Office

Biggs Laboratory/ Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Minimum Qualifications A doctorate in the natural sciences and three years of professional research experience in an appropriate field; or a master’s degree in a natural science and five years of such experience.

Preferred Qualifications: A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree, be licensed to practice in New York State, and be certified in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, or both by the American Board of Pathology or the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology. Alternatively, hold an earned doctoral degree in a chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution and be certified and continue to be certified by a board approved by HHS. Certification Boards for Laboratory Directors of High Complexity Testing can be found at https://www.hhs.gov/guidance/document/certification-boards-laboratory-directors-high-complexity-testing.

In addition, the incumbent must hold a New York State Certificate of Qualification (CQ) issued by the Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program.

Duties Description A Research Scientist 5 is required to serve as the Wadsworth Center ‘s Clinical Laboratory Director. In this role, the Clinical Laboratory Director will oversee the operation and administration of the clinical laboratories located at three different sites in and around Albany, New York. Responsibilities include managing the employment of qualified personnel, ensuring proper delegation and performance of responsibilities, compliance with CLIA and New York State regulations, maintaining quality testing systems, and implementing a quality system approach to ensure accurate and reliable patient test results.

Additional Comments Dependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position satisfactory background checks may be required. Additionally, exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved with this position; the selected candidate may be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment and may undergo pre-employment and/or periodic health evaluations and receive specific immunizations.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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Name Human Resources Management, NMH/RS5/12329

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference NMH/RS 5/12329 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/RS 5/12329, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes will be accepted until November 4, 2024.

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